I'm throwing my own party because I HATE HATE HATE baby showers... I am still mortified over the two surprise baby showers that were thrown for me with my DD, even when I insisted I didn't want one. I had to sit there and grin and bare it while the cheesy games are played... the hidious decorations etc... So i am having a party just because no one will leave me the F--- alone about the whole thing. I personally would be happy with no party, no gifts. But I'm like the grinch who stole christmas when it comes to baby showers.